Future of Television

The book's journey into the future of television begins with "e;You Are Here,"e; delving into "e;The Great Convergence"e; of television and Internet and the vortex of change we all inhabit now. Then, glancing back, we explore "e;The Old World"e; of broadcast television to understand how we got to this moment of transition. Next, traveling "e;Between Worlds,"e; we visit cable television and see how the boundaries between network, cable, and Internet are mutating. After that, we enter "e;The New World"e; that ranges from empires like Netflix and Amazon down to Kickstarter-funded web series, and all the creative expressions that abound. Finally, we look ahead to the "e;Far Frontier"e; of interactivity and transmedia and a distant, fantastic future. All these experiences are focused on how a writer, producer, director, or entrepreneur can use the emerging possibilities to create original television now and in the coming decade.